Five Young People Injured in Two Traffic Accidents Involving Young Drivers in Salzburg

Five young people were injured in two traffic accidents involving young drivers in Salzburg on Saturday evening. In Saalfelden, an 18-year-old driver lost control of her car in a right-hand bend and crashed into two parked vehicles. She and her two passengers, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, were injured, the Salzburg police reported. All three were taken to the Tauern Clinic in Zell am See by ambulance.

In St. Johann, a 19-year-old from Altenmarkt also lost control of his vehicle and left the road. The car stayed on the roof. He and his 19-year-old passenger from Abtenau were able to free themselves from the accident car and notify the emergency services. Both suffered only minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for a check-up. A breathalyzer was negative.